Marcus McGhee
“The Maniac”
#15 BantamweightRecord 11-2United StatesThe MMA Lab
The style
Aggressive Finisher
High finish rate · Forward pressure · Veteran composure
GrapplingStriking
Marcus 'The Maniac' McGhee is a 36-year-old Phoenix-based bantamweight who signed with the UFC in 2023 after nearly six years as an amateur. Eight of his 11 career wins have come by knockout or TKO, and he handed former champion Petr Yan a competitive fight before losing a decision in July 2025 — his first UFC defeat. He bounced back with a decision win over John Yannis in June 2026, and now moves up to featherweight on short notice to face UFC newcomer Anthony Romero after his original opponent withdrew.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 11-2 |
| Age | 36 |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Reach | 69" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | United States |
| Team | The MMA Lab |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | — |
| Striking accuracy | — |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | — |
| Striking defense | — |
| Takedowns / 15 min | — |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | — |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | — |
How they win
8 KO/TKO1 SUB2 DEC
How they lose
0 KO/TKO1 SUB1 DEC